South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

29/04/2026

Our free haematology education day is open to all patients under our care and their loved ones.

It is an opportunity to learn a little more about our haematology services, as well as the support available to help you. We’ll cover variety of topics throughout the day, including:

• Prehabilitation (preparing for treatment)
• Fatigue
• Psychology
• Living well with cancer

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀

🗓️ Date: Friday 18 September 2026
🕘 Time: 9am to 4pm
📍 Venue: Leonardo’s Hotel, Fry Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 1JH

Please email or call us to book your place by Friday 31 July 2026:

Email: lisa.thornhill@nhs.net
Phone: 07904 757192

25/04/2026

Thankfully, 97 or 98 out of 100 people who use their bowel cancer screening kit do not need further tests.

If you have received your FIT test kit, please do not out it off.

We know it may be awkward or unpleasant but it could save your life.

You only need to collect one tiny sample of poo using the plastic stick provided. Pop it in the sample bottle and post it back for free, to be tested.

You can find out more online: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

23/04/2026

Help us to protect the privacy of our patients, visitors and staff. ❤️

We know there may be times when you want to share your experiences on social media while staying or visiting one of our hospitals. However, please remember no photos, filming or audio recordings of patients, staff and visitors are allowed unless you have the person’s permission to do so.

This includes anywhere in or around the hospital grounds including:

• waiting rooms and reception areas
• clinical consultations
• medical procedures
• those in the background of your shots

Thank you for helping us to maintain a safe and respectful environment for everyone.

If you do see somebody taking pictures or filming, please raise your concerns with a senior member of staff in that department.

For more information and advice on filming and photography across University Hospitals Tees, please visit: www.southtees.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/filming-and-photography

20/04/2026

You will be eligible for a COVID-19 spring booster vaccination if you are:

• aged 75 years and over
• aged 6 months and over and are immunosuppressed

You can book a vaccination at your GP practice, when invited, or online at any participating community pharmacy.

Search ‘NHS COVID-19 vaccine’ for more details on how to book, or book through the NHS App. If you can’t get online, the free 119 number can make an appointment for you.

Some areas may offer community COVID-19 vaccination sites, available to book online: www.bewiseimmunise.co.uk

Don't delay, book your vaccination today!

17/04/2026

If you keep trying to quit smoking you will get there.”

Former smoker John had a heart attack from smoking – but he’s never felt better after quitting.
There are more effective ways to quit than ever. Find your way at FreshQuit.co.uk

16/04/2026

In this episode of Tees Voices, we speak to Harvey and Lauren from the iMSK physiotherapy team at North Tees and Hartlepool about their innovative Student Academy model.

They share how a new approach to student placements is improving learning experiences, supporting staff wellbeing, and shaping the future physiotherapy workforce through collaboration, autonomy and psychological safety.

Listen now:

Tees Voices episode 40 - Our iMSK student academy supporting students on work placement

16/04/2026

LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE! 📢

Whether you’ve received care at any of our hospital sites or out in the community that came straight from the heart, don’t let it go unnoticed!

At University Hospitals Tees, we want to celebrate those who go above and beyond. Nominate a nurse, midwife, or allied health professional for a Heart of Tees Award today.

Categories include:

🏆 Excellence in patient-centred care
🏆 Team of the year
🏆 Research and evidence-based practice award
🏆 Education and mentorship award
🏆 Leader of the year
🏆 Collaboration across boundaries award
🏆 Digital and innovation award
🏆 Rising star student award

Nominations close Friday 17 April. Nominate a deserving individual or team now:
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/heart-of-tees-conference-and-celebration-awards-2026/

07/04/2026

During any strike action, it is really important that patients who need urgent medical care continue to come forward as normal, especially in emergency and serious life-threatening cases - when someone is seriously ill or injured, or their life is at risk.

You can take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most. This includes using 111 online as the first port of call for health needs, and as ever only using 999 if it is a serious or life-threatening emergency.

For more information on when to call 999 and when to go to A&E, visit the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services

06/04/2026

Please help us keep James Cook Hospital's A&E free for serious emergencies.

Please share this message and help to keep the department free for serious injuries and emergencies by following the below guidance:

➡️Think NHS 111 online
➡️Pharmacists can give advice and treatment for a range of minor illnesses.
➡️If you have a life-threatening emergency you should continue to call 999.

Our urgent treatment centres (UTCs) are also open seven days a week to help you with minor illnesses and minor injuries. Find your nearest UTC and its opening times here: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/urgent-and-emergency/minor-illnesses-and-injuries/

03/04/2026

Feeling unwell this Easter? Choosing the right NHS service can help get you the best advice - and often more quickly too.

💊 Think pharmacy first
📱 NHS111 online for medical help and advice
🚨 Keep A&E and 999 free for life threatening emergencies

Help reduce pressure on A&E and 999 so they can help those who need it most.

03/04/2026

A huge thank you to brothers Ralph and Benjamin and their mum Jemma Haddon who have raised more than £3,000 for our James Cook chemotherapy unit in memory of dad, Daniel. 💙

Daniel was cared for on the unit before he sadly died earlier this year, aged just 49.

When Ralph and Benjamin received lots of sweeties from their friends and family, they decided to make little bags of pick ‘n’ mix to sell at their dad’s funeral – amounting to around £800. Daniel’s family also set up a JustGiving page in Daniel’s memory which raised more than £2,000.

The Haddons recently visited the team in the chemotherapy unit to make their generous donation. Here they chatted with the team about what we could do to improve the environment for other patients and settled on new TVs for side treatment rooms, and a big TV for the main room. They hope patients will enjoy being able to watch the 2026 World Cup, just as Dad would have.

01/04/2026

If you have a health concern over the Easter holidays, and your GP practice is closed, think pharmacy first!

Your local pharmacy teams are experts in healthcare and can help with advice and treatment for a range of common conditions like coughs, colds, sore throats, upset stomachs and general aches and pains – with no appointment needed!

Find available pharmacies and opening hours over the holidays: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

If in doubt, contact NHS111 online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for advice